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Lorry blaze which shut road for more than 24 hours finally cleared

06 August 2023
Lorry blaze which shut road for more than 24 hours finally cleared

A major lorry fire which caused a key road to be shut for all of Saturday has finally completely reopened.

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Queues building at port set to delay travellers

06 August 2023
Queues building at port set to delay travellers

Ferry operators are warning passengers there are delays at the Port of Dover this morning – and longer ones if you’re travelling back from Calais.

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From nightclubs and theme park to luxury homes and iconic Spoons

06 August 2023
From nightclubs and theme park to luxury homes and iconic Spoons

Once it pulled in thousands of visitors – now a short walk will take you along one of the most remarkable history-rich promenades in the country.

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‘If I’d been asked where the dipstick was on my driving test, I’d have failed’

05 August 2023
‘If I’d been asked where the dipstick was on my driving test, I’d have failed’

Our columnist asks whether we’re safer drivers after all the changes to the driving test since he passed his more than three decades ago.

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The ‘cosmic dust’ discovered on Cathedral roof holding secrets of the universe

02 August 2023
The ‘cosmic dust’ discovered on Cathedral roof holding secrets of the universe

Two researchers have told how they discovered a message from the heavens on a cathedral roof – which could reveal how life on Earth began.

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What do Gove’s major planning law changes mean for housebuilding in Kent?

30 July 2023
What do Gove’s major planning law changes mean for housebuilding in Kent?

As the government puts the focus on housebuilding onto cities, the rate of new homes in the county is unlikely to slow.

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‘We’re all responsible for the change which so many complain about’

29 July 2023
‘We’re all responsible for the change which so many complain about’

We need to get used to major changes in all our towns and stop complaining so much – it’s called progress, says our columnist.

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Son of contaminated blood scandal victim calls on Sunak to ‘pull his finger out’

26 July 2023
Son of contaminated blood scandal victim calls on Sunak to ‘pull his finger out’

The son of a victim of the contaminated blood scandal is calling on the Prime Minister to step up his efforts to finally deliver justice.

When our beaches rocked to Radio 1’s legendary roadshows

23 July 2023
When our beaches rocked to Radio 1’s legendary roadshows

Did you attend Radio 1’s summer roadshows when they headed into the county? On their 50th anniversary, we speak to the man behind them.

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‘Today kids on bikes are greeted like the four horsemen of the apocalypse’

22 July 2023
‘Today kids on bikes are greeted like the four horsemen of the apocalypse’

Remember when children used to cycle everywhere with their friends? Why have attitudes changed so dramatically?

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The forgotten stretch of Kent seaside once booming during heyday of British holidays

16 July 2023
The forgotten stretch of Kent seaside once booming during heyday of British holidays

We take a stroll along a forgotten stretch of beach offering a reminder of the boom-and-bust era of British holidays on the Kent seaside.

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‘Maps used to get us from A to B – satnav means we now travel blind’

15 July 2023
‘Maps used to get us from A to B – satnav means we now travel blind’

Does anyone use a map any more? Our columnist looks at how in-car tech has changed but asks do we know in which direction we’re all heading?

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Jobless numbers tumble across county

11 July 2023
Jobless numbers tumble across county

The number of unemployed across Kent and Medway is dropping – but wage growth may leave inflation stubbornly high.

Holiday company aims to double in size

11 July 2023
Holiday company aims to double in size

Holiday Extras – which specialises in airport parking and hotels – has secured the financial backing to fuel ambitious growth plans.

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Iconic 1980s album art sells for £17,000

09 July 2023
Iconic 1980s album art sells for £17,000

The original artwork of one of the biggest albums of the Eighties – created by a former Kent student - has sold at auction.

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Motorist killed after bridge crash

09 July 2023
Motorist killed after bridge crash

Police have confirmed a man died following a smash on a bridge earlier today and are now appealing for witnesses.

‘You only ever see cheques today when handed over to lottery winners’

08 July 2023
‘You only ever see cheques today when handed over to lottery winners’

Our columnist looks back to a not-so-distant payment era when cheques were king.

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Hop growers and brewers urged to unite

06 July 2023
Hop growers and brewers urged to unite

Climate change and soaring costs are having an impact on beer’s key ingredient – prompting one firm to call for unity.

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Are we really concreting over the Garden of England with new houses?

04 July 2023
Are we really concreting over the Garden of England with new houses?

The popular perception is of Kent being hidden beneath an ever-expanding carpet of housing. The reality, however, is certain to surprise you.

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Why axe-wielding BBC is going to war with local media

03 July 2023
Why axe-wielding BBC is going to war with local media

As the BBC plans major cuts to its local radio stations, is the corporation about to over step the mark?

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